MoRTH Mandates Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) Safety Framework under AIS-230
Science & Technology · Wednesday, 5 August 2026
MoRTH issued a draft notification introducing the AIS-230 standard for Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) communication in India. V2V technology enables vehicles to broadcast real-time telemetry over a license-exempt 5.9 GHz spectrum, becoming mandatory for new vehicles by October 2028.
Quick highlights
- Standard governed under newly drafted AIS-230 rules.
- Voluntary adoption starts October 1, 2027; mandatory for new L, M, N category vehicles from October 1, 2028.
- Operates on direct Cellular Vehicle-to-Everything (C-V2X) in the 5.875 GHz–5.925 GHz license-exempt band.
- On-Board Units (OBUs) transmit low-latency data without relying on cellular towers or cloud servers.
- Includes applications like Emergency Electronic Brake Light (EEBL), Forward Collision Warning, and Wrong-Way Driving alerts.
Context
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways proposed draft amendments to the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989, outlining the technical roadmap for V2V safety tech.
Key Facts
V2V utilizes peer-to-peer radio frequency transmissions covering several hundred meters. Key safety features include Emergency Electronic Brake Light (EEBL), Forward Collision Warning (FCW), blind spot alerts, and emergency vehicle approaching notifications.
Significance
Provides 360-degree non-line-of-sight awareness around sharp curves and through heavy weather, augmenting Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and building Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS).
Challenges / Way Forward
Ensuring robust cybersecurity to prevent signal spoofing, maintaining receiver sensitivity, and ensuring smooth hardware integration across all commercial vehicle segments.
Exam Angle
Relevant for GS Paper III (Science & Technology, Infrastructure & Road Safety).
Remember this
- V2V standard in India is governed by the newly drafted AIS-230 rules.
- Operates on the 5.875 GHz to 5.925 GHz spectrum band exempted from licensing by DoT.
- Mandatory implementation date is October 1, 2028 for new L, M, and N category vehicles.
- Uses direct C-V2X peer-to-peer communications independent of mobile networks.
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